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M446 CLU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both. (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box, to drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 115,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,566 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 109,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,056 miles

wiper parking on incorrect position

Fail 21 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper parking on incorrect position

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,208 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,129 miles

offside headlamp dameged

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,085 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

offside headlamp dameged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

honey combe backed numbe rplates fitted

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

honey combe backed numbe rplates fitted

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,292 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M446 CLU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M446 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M446 CLU registered?

M446 CLU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M446 CLU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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